What to do and see in Flemish Brabant Province, Flanders: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

April 16, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium including Centho Chocolates, Leuven Leisure, Groot Begijnhof, Gaasbeek Castle, Botanical Garden Kruidtuin, FeliXart Museum, Rozentuin Coloma, Thermen Londerzeel, Meise Botanic Garden, Hallerbos – ‘'The Blue Forest’'.
Restaurants in Flemish Brabant Province

1. Centho Chocolates

Veeweidestraat, Tervuren Belgium http://www.centho-chocolates.com/
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Centho Chocolates

Reviewed By tomr363 - Crete, Greece

If you wanna taste real chocolate, this is the place to be! You will buy chocolate with a story. Geert and his team tell you also very nice stories how it’s made and how they help farmers in all the beautiful countries where they buy there beans from ????????????????????????

2. Leuven Leisure

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5.0 based on 135 reviews

Leuven Leisure

Leuven Leisure is a new tour guide company situated in the historic heart of Leuven. We believe that discovering the city should be just as easy as fun. That's why we organise weekly scheduled walks, bicycle tours and other guided activities such as team buildings, pub tastings and brewery visits. And there's no need to register to participate - however it is advisable since places are limited. It makes us unique in Leuven. Apart from that we also offer groups the usual possibility of a customized tour, year round. Leuven Leisure wants to show you the city through new spectacles. There's so much to discover that often you don't know where to look first. We always start from a fun theme and tell you about the past and the future to understand the present. Moreover, a Leuven Walk is more interactive than the average guided city walk: your input is much appreciated. We know the way, but the road we take together, in a relaxing way. There's always time for question-asking and picture-taking. Our guides are interesting locals with superb knowledge of the city. Their talent and motivation guarantee great Leuven Walks, time after time. We also offer a bike rental service so that you can discover the city independently. With her original approach, our team wants to fulfill your expectations to the highest measure. See you in Leuven!

3. Groot Begijnhof

Schapenstraat, Leuven 3000 Belgium http://www.leuven.be/en/tourism/sightseeing/monuments/great-beguinage.jsp
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4.5 based on 1,134 reviews

Groot Begijnhof

Reviewed By Vizoog - Belgium, null

If you are visiting the Grand-Beguinage (UNESCO world heritage site, now owned by the university) nearby you can find an hidden gem. ‘De Grote Spui’, a medieval river lock complex established in 1365 BC From the backyard of Bistro ‘The Spuye’ you have a spectacular view of the system consisting of four arches with wooden lock gates. How to get there: Take Volmolenlaan in the direction of the Ring road (Tervuursevest). You will find a tunnel for pedestrians and cyclists, where the road crosses the river Dyle. Here is the entrance of the University Sports Facilities (Universitair Sportcentrum). The place is popular among both students and locals.

4. Gaasbeek Castle

Kasteelstraat 40 Closed From November to March, Gaasbeek, Lennik 1750 Belgium +32 2 531 01 30 [email protected] http://www.kasteelvangaasbeek.be/
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4.5 based on 244 reviews

Gaasbeek Castle

Gaasbeek Castle is currently closed until 2023 for a large restoration campagn. Gaasbeek Castle is a unique historic house with an extensive collection that has grown organically with it. We are the permanent custodians of this piece of heritage. We present this house and its collection in a bold way as a heritage laboratory and inspiring place to meet. The castle is a ‘work in progress’: we develop systematic innovative initiatives which we share with the local heritage community and beyond. In so doing we put our visitors first: we excite, move and invite them to reflect. We work on an interdisciplinary basis and reach a collective vision of how to enhance art, heritage, nature, education and tourism. All this with attention to quality and maximum social relevance.

Reviewed By 149EricS - Marlborough, United States

Amazing well appointed historic castle with artwork statues and tapestries on display. Recent artwork interpretations are scattered throughout. Original furniture completes each rooms decor. Allow an hour to visit more if touring gardens

5. Botanical Garden Kruidtuin

Kapucijnenvoer 30, Leuven 3000 Belgium +32 16 27 23 80 http://www.leuven.be/en/tourism/sightseeing/park-and-nature/botanical-garden.jsp
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4.5 based on 676 reviews

Botanical Garden Kruidtuin

Reviewed By TheAbbas - Leuven, Belgium

It is really beautiful park with so many different flowers and plants. Its nice to take a romantic walk in it and enjoy it in a calm afternoon.

6. FeliXart Museum

Kuikenstraat 6, Drogenbos 1620 Belgium +32 2 377 57 22 [email protected] http://www.felixart.org/nl/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

FeliXart Museum

7. Rozentuin Coloma

Joseph Depauwstraat 25, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 1600 Belgium +32 2 553 81 02 [email protected] https://www.natuurenbos.be/over-ons/contact
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Rozentuin Coloma

Reviewed By Mark-mdm - Brussels, Belgium

Impressive collection of roses Very well maintained garden in beautiful park A must see for rose adepts

8. Thermen Londerzeel

Stuikberg 4, Londerzeel 1840 Belgium +32 52 31 67 16 [email protected] http://www.thermenlonderzeel.be
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4.5 based on 345 reviews

Thermen Londerzeel

9. Meise Botanic Garden

Nieuwelaan 38, Meise 1860 Belgium +32 2 260 09 70 [email protected] http://www.plantentuinmeise.be
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4.5 based on 311 reviews

Meise Botanic Garden

Meise Botanic Garden is more than two centuries old and is a feast for the senses. It is a place enchanting to the local hiker as well as to the tourist looking for something more. You wander through 92 hectares of nature, with 18,000 plant species from all over the world and with world-class botanical and horticultural collections! You visit the castle, the gigantic glasshouses, the gardens and you can learn all about wood in the WOODlab. Different every day and every season at its best. Here, science and nature meet each other in a picturesque historic domain. A botanical pearl in the heart of Europe.

Reviewed By Nickstbo - Antwerp, Belgium

If you are staying in Brussels or even in Antwerp to visit Belgium and you are interested in plants, nature or science: do go and visit this place. You will have a lovely walk on a well kept domain and the the big greenhouse is the star of the show. The domain is big enough, so it will never be too crowded. Seeing everything at a good pace will take you 3-4 hours and you will get 10,000 steps in your legs, so be prepared. Not sure about the connection with public transport, but it really is a hidden gem and worth a visit.

10. Hallerbos – ‘'The Blue Forest’'

Vlasmarktdreef 4 Tijdens het Hyacintenfestival is er parking voorzien op de Hogebermweg., Halle 1500 Belgium +32 486 18 41 75 http://www.hallerbos.be
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4.5 based on 313 reviews

Hallerbos – ‘'The Blue Forest’'

Reviewed By SmitaUpadhyay - Antwerp, Belgium

We had heard of this bluebell forest from my daughter last year.We somehow couldn't go last year during the blooming season . This year it was on top of my list. It is about an hour's drive from Antwerp. Must see in April. The website has all the details of the blooming season and other attractions in the forest e.g; The Hyacinth trail. Its absolutely magical. Imagine a forest with tall trees and large carpets of blue scattered throughout the forest floor.Spectacular. Great place to walk or cycle.

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